Monsters bee gone: Toddler's claim of monster in her wall turns out to be 50,000 bees The internet had strong feelings when a mom in Charlotte, N.C., posted a TikTok about her daughter insisting that there were monsters in her room for eight months. Turns out it was 50,000 bees. Gus Contreras
Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday. The Associated Press
How much should I spend on a wedding present? Life Kit's tips of the month Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.' Life Kit
So your property has been 'Banksy-ed.' Now what? While some property owners try to turn a profit from the street artist's murals, others have carried the intense and costly responsibility of protecting them. Rebeca Rosman
The Louvre Museum looks to rehouse the 'Mona Lisa' in its own room — underground Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall. Chloe Veltman
You know it when you see it: Here are some movies that got sex scenes right Good sex scenes are like any other kind of good filmmaking: It comes down to execution with purpose and care, done relative to whatever the function of the scene might be. Linda Holmes
A dying father looks for the perfect family to adopt his son in 'Nowhere Special' A young single dad is on a mission in the film Nowhere Special. With a terminal illness and no family to turn to, he's searching for the perfect adoptive family for his four-year-old son. Bob Mondello
A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio San Antonio's charreada or traditional Mexican rodeo originated among the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century. The unique rodeo tradition has taken deep roots in the American Southwest. Jack Morgan
How NPR decides the words we use to describe war In newsrooms, there are constant debates over how journalists should use certain words. We're pulling back the curtain to provide some transparency on the words you hear — or don't hear — from NPR. Tony Cavin
Americans are sleeping less. This podcaster wants to help change that More than half of Americans say they'd benefit from more sleep. A woman has made it her business to help people get better sleep via a podcasting company that focuses on meditation. Yuki Noguchi